Contact Information
phone: (716) 839-8257
daemen.edu/psychology
Chair
Denise Emer
(716) 839-8257
Degrees Offered
Minors
- Pre-Art Therapy (Recommended for Psychology Majors)
- Psychology
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Psychological Sciences at Daemen University is to provide students with an understanding of the psychological science of human thought, feeling, and behavior. The curriculum is designed to increase students’ knowledge of foundational and contemporary topics in psychological science and the methods and tools used to conduct psychological research, including research design and data analysis. Students also learn to communicate effectively with other members of the scientific community and acquire the skills to apply psychological principles in diverse domains that characterize well-educated and ethical learners. We accomplish this through a combination of student-centered advising and mentoring, participation in a large variety of required and elective courses, collaborative student-faculty research opportunities, and community outreach opportunities in the form of career field experiences and internships.
Student Learning Goals & Outcomes
The Department of Psychological Sciences at Daemen University endorses the APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major, Version 3.0 (APA, 2023) which are structured to provide knowledge, skills, and values consistent with both psychological science and liberal education.
Summary of Learning Goals and Outcomes
GOAL 1 Content Knowledge and Applications
1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological science
1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s major subfields
1.3 Portray significant aspects of the history of psychological science
1.4 Apply psychological content to solve practical problems
1.5 Provide examples of psychology’s integrative themes
GOAL 2 Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking
2.1 Exercise scientific reasoning to investigate psychological phenomena
2.2 Interpret, design, and evaluate psychological research
2.3 Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific research practices
2.4 Use statistics to evaluate quantitative research findings
GOAL 3 Values in Psychological Science
3.1 Employ ethical standards in research, practice, and academic contexts
3.2 Develop and practice interpersonal and intercultural responsiveness
3.3 Apply psychological principles to strengthen community and improve quality of life
GOAL 4 Communication, Psychological Literacy, and Technology Skills
4.1 Interact effectively with others
4.2 Write and present effectively for different purposes
4.3 Provide evidence of psychological literacy
4.4 Exhibit appropriate technological skills to improve communication
GOAL 5 Personal and Professional Development
5.1 Exhibit effective self-regulation
5.2 Refine project management skills
5.3 Display effective judgment in professional interactions
5.4 Cultivate workforce collaboration skills
5.5 Demonstrate appropriate workforce technological skills 5.6 Develop direction for life after graduation
Additional Goal for B. S. Psychology Majors: (Depth of Knowledge in Natural Sciences): develop a greater understanding of the natural sciences so that this deeper understanding can be applied to the study of psychology. Students completing the B.S. degree will gain a more extensive understanding of how the natural sciences and mathematics mutually enrich the study of psychology.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Department of Psychological Sciences is in the process of revising the Bachelor of Science (BS) curriculum to expand the course offerings students can complete to fulfill science requirements. Currently, the BS degree exclusively requires natural science courses, but the revised curriculum will include additional courses in the applied sciences in other fields. Please speak with your academic advisor if you are interested in the BS degree but do not wish to complete coursework only in the natural sciences so that your advisor can inform you about the courses you will be permitted to complete in our updated BS curriculum.
REFERENCE
American Psychological Association (2023). APA guidelines for the undergraduate psychology major (version 3.0). Washington, DC.